PauliZAZA Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 I completed the rear brake swap using 82 280zx calipers/ brembo rotors all on the Maxima bracket. Regarding the line connection from the hard line to the caliper. From SS hard lines (Classic tube) to SS braided flex line (EARLS) along with adapters. When I threaded the male adapter end into the caliper port I noticed that the caliper doesn't have an inverted flare within the port. Typically the seal (metal to metal)is made from the mating of the inverted flare in the caliper port to the flared tube end or female cone end on the adapter. The 10mm x 1 fitting end nut bottomed on the caliper body and I'm not certain if that will provide a proper seal. I'm not relying on the flat face on the nut against the caliper body to give the proper seal. I thought the male end of the connector would have a tapered end to provide the seal. The adapter look to be tapered but it didn't feel like the threads tightened as the connector went in the port. Any similar experiences. If I run into problems I was thinking of using an O-ring to provide a seal. Not certain if a Viton or Buna-N O-ring will not break down when contacting brake fluid. I'll have to dig up some info but I believe both are chemical resistant mat's. Any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 brass o ring just like the factory uses, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 Had the same problem. Went to the hardware store and picked up two brass washers. Hasn't leaked yet. Total cost... 6 cents. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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